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David · 10-13-2006, 02:25 PM

So I'm designing this house myself. I hope to avoid the architect fees and draw it out on CAD myself. Then, I'll pay an engineer to stamp it.

Would this be enough to satisfy most building departments?

Rich · 10-13-2006, 03:32 PM

Go to the building department - they will give you a list of requirements for the submittal. Typically they will require a site plan, floor plan, elevations, and possibly structural drawings. I've seen drawings on notebook paper get approved - just depends on what your locality has in place.

David · 10-13-2006, 08:27 PM

I looked it up online. Here's the letter below. So, they don't enforce codes (and TX has no zoning laws). Seems like I pay a permit for nothing! The septic fee is seperate.

And, I get to pay the fees twice since I have a detached garage. How stupid!

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please be advised that Mongomery County does not have zoning regulations or enfore building codes.

Montgomery County does not issue certificates of occupancy for buildings or structures. Primarily, certificates of occupancy are issued by incorporated areas of subdivision associations.

Please be aware of the location of the building and whether it is in a city limit before making a determination.

Montgomery County does require a septic permit and a building permit for any closed structure moved onto or constructed on property.

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grumpy · 10-19-2006, 02:29 PM

David what they are saying is if it's not incorporated land they don't really care what you do with it. However if it is incorporated land, within the boundry of some city municipality, then you are responsible to follow the codes of that city/municipality.

However don't take my above statement as legal advice. I am no lawyer and am not responsible for any losses you incur.

David · 10-19-2006, 03:15 PM

I called and spoke with them. They way it works is that the subdivisions enforce what they wish, and they mostly want it to look nice. I read the deed restrictions...on and on about stuff related to appearance. They do have an architectural control committee. They want the foundation stamped by an engineer, but it's not necessary for him/her to stamp the plans.

I don't know if it is incorporated or not.

Truth be told, my intentions are to more than meet code. It's my family and my craftsmanship.

10-13-2006, 02:25 PM	#1
David Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 26	House Design So I'm designing this house myself. I hope to avoid the architect fees and draw it out on CAD myself. Then, I'll pay an engineer to stamp it. Would this be enough to satisfy most building departments?

10-13-2006, 03:32 PM	#2
Rich Administrator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MT Posts: 940	Go to the building department - they will give you a list of requirements for the submittal. Typically they will require a site plan, floor plan, elevations, and possibly structural drawings. I've seen drawings on notebook paper get approved - just depends on what your locality has in place. __________________ Construction \| Superior MT Contractor

10-13-2006, 08:27 PM	#3
David Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 26	I looked it up online. Here's the letter below. So, they don't enforce codes (and TX has no zoning laws). Seems like I pay a permit for nothing! The septic fee is seperate. And, I get to pay the fees twice since I have a detached garage. How stupid! ========================================= TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please be advised that Mongomery County does not have zoning regulations or enfore building codes. Montgomery County does not issue certificates of occupancy for buildings or structures. Primarily, certificates of occupancy are issued by incorporated areas of subdivision associations. Please be aware of the location of the building and whether it is in a city limit before making a determination. Montgomery County does require a septic permit and a building permit for any closed structure moved onto or constructed on property. ========================================= Last edited by David : 10-13-2006 at 08:32 PM.

10-19-2006, 02:29 PM	#4
grumpy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: IL Posts: 478	David what they are saying is if it's not incorporated land they don't really care what you do with it. However if it is incorporated land, within the boundry of some city municipality, then you are responsible to follow the codes of that city/municipality. However don't take my above statement as legal advice. I am no lawyer and am not responsible for any losses you incur. __________________ -Grumpy Chicago Roofing Chicago Gutters

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10-19-2006, 03:15 PM	#5
David Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 26	I called and spoke with them. They way it works is that the subdivisions enforce what they wish, and they mostly want it to look nice. I read the deed restrictions...on and on about stuff related to appearance. They do have an architectural control committee. They want the foundation stamped by an engineer, but it's not necessary for him/her to stamp the plans. I don't know if it is incorporated or not. Truth be told, my intentions are to more than meet code. It's my family and my craftsmanship.

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